A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4086655 Details
Epoch: 189 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4088580 epoch_slot_no: 6180 block_no: 4086478 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2629 time: 2020-04-27 08:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe62adc74cdb7226fc71cb43c052a4e6110564fd8dc9c17ce09bb08d4a765d09Block Operator
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